STOLEN motorbikes have been located by police officers and are due to be returned to their owners.

Essex Police’s Stanway team found the five motorbikes which were reported stolen from Chelmsford, today.

The bikes have now been recovered and will undergo forensic examination, the force stated.

A police spokesman said: “All have been recovered and will be subject to forensic examination. Please report suspicious vehicles in your area, this can be done online, via 101 or via Crimestoppers.”